Grants for NGOs in Africa

IDFA Bertha Fund (IBF) Classic Funding Opportunity for African NGOs (2026)
ByFunding Opportunities January 21, 2026February 6, 2026

The IDFA Bertha Fund (IBF) Classic funding opportunity presents a distinguished international grant scheme designed to support independent documentary films from countries in the Global South, including across Africa. Administered by the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) with principal support from the Bertha Foundation, this fund prioritises original storytelling that addresses social justice, power…

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Waterloo Foundation Funding Opportunity for African NGOs – Marine Conservation & WASH Grants
ByFunding Opportunities January 21, 2026February 6, 2026

The Waterloo Foundation funding opportunity for African NGOs provides targeted, multi‑year grant support for established non‑governmental organisations working in Sub‑Saharan Africa. This call, announced in February 2026, focuses on Marine Conservation and environmentally linked WASH programming, supporting NGOs that can demonstrate measurable results and sound organisational governance. This funding opportunity is most relevant to experienced…

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Grant Readiness & Eligibility

What Makes an NGO Grant-Ready in Africa? (Expert Guide)
ByFunding Opportunities January 20, 2026March 23, 2026

When is NGO Grant-Ready in Africa? This happens when it can legally receive donor funds, manage fiduciary risk, comply with national and donor regulations, and deliver verifiable results without institutional strain. Registration, passion, or visibility do not equal readiness. Donors fund organisations that already function under audit, reporting, safeguarding, and performance pressure. This guide reflects…

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LEAP-SE 2026 Call for Proposals – Funding Opportunity for African NGOs in Sustainable Energy
ByFunding Opportunities January 20, 2026February 6, 2026

LEAP-SE 2026 Call for Proposals funding opportunity is a major international research and innovation grant under the Long-Term Joint EU–AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy programme. It invites organisations from Africa and Europe to form transcontinental consortia that will advance sustainable energy research, technology development and implementation with practical, real-world impact. This programme…

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Theirworld Small Grants Programme 2026 – Funding Opportunity for African NGOs
ByFunding Opportunities January 20, 2026February 6, 2026

Theirworld Small Grants Programme 2026 is a competitive and mission-aligned funding opportunity offering grants of up to £10,000 to local and international NGOs and not-for-profit organisations working to improve learning outcomes and opportunities for children and young people. This opportunity is particularly suited to African NGOs with demonstrable experience in education, child development or youth…

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Grants Closing in January 2026 – Funding Opportunities for African NGOs
ByFunding Opportunities January 19, 2026February 6, 2026

Tracking grant deadlines is one of the most critical — and often overlooked — responsibilities for African non-governmental organisations. Many high-quality funding opportunities are lost each year not because organisations are ineligible, but because deadlines pass unnoticed or preparation begins too late. January 2026 is a particularly active month, with multiple international and regional funders…

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Van Tienhoven Biodiversity Grants 2026 – Funding Opportunity for African NGOs
ByFunding Opportunities January 17, 2026February 6, 2026

The Van Tienhoven Biodiversity Grants 2026 funding opportunity offers targeted support to African non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working directly on the protection of threatened species and critical ecosystems. The programme is designed for organisations delivering practical, field-based conservation results rather than large institutional programmes or academic research. For the 2026 funding cycle, the Van Tienhoven Foundation…

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International Albert Schweitzer Prize 2026 – Funding Opportunity for African NGOs
ByFunding Opportunities January 17, 2026January 19, 2026

The International Albert Schweitzer Prize 2026 funding opportunity is now open to African non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community-based organisations (CBOs), and locally registered clinics delivering practical health solutions in underserved communities across Sub-Saharan Africa. Administered by the Nederlands Albert Schweitzer Fonds (NASF), this long-standing prize recognises small, locally led initiatives that have moved beyond the concept…

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TIHMC Bioindustries CallUp Program 2026 Funding Opportunity for African NGOs
ByFunding Opportunities January 15, 2026

The TIHMC Bioindustries CallUp Program 2026 funding opportunity provides targeted grant support for organisations developing bio-based technologies with clear commercial and socio-economic value in South Africa. Managed by The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC), the programme offers grants of up to R300,000 per project to advance innovations from early proof of concept towards market readiness….

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beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship 2026 – Funding Opportunity for African NGOs
ByFunding Opportunities January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

The beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship 2026 funding opportunity is a fully funded, year-long programme supporting young people who are developing solutions to environmental and climate-related challenges. Although the fellowship is awarded to individuals rather than organisations, it is highly relevant to African NGOs, youth-led organisations, and nonprofit programmes that work with emerging environmental innovators. For…

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